Fireside dining on Long Island

(Credit: Johnny Simon)

A roaring fire is the cold-weather equivalent of an ocean view: Looking at it while you dine instantly improves the quality of your meal. The following restaurants offer fireside dining and soul-warming menus to match. -- Peter M. Gianotti

Critic rating 2

Barney's$$$ | New American
315 Buckram Rd. Locust Valley Charming country restaurant with spirited new American cooking. ...

Critic rating 2

The Bellport$$$ | New American
159 S. Country Rd. Bellport The Bellport is your ideal country restaurant. It's bucolic, lively, attractive, full of delectable flavors. ...